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Transcript of 5 Themes of Geography

5 Themes of Geography[][]"Earth""Writing"+=the study of people, places, and the environment: LOCATION2 Types of GeographiesGeographyPhysicalCultural-from the earth-landforms-climates-vegetation-from people-cities-languages-governments-Location means WHERE THINGS ARE ON EARTH-2 Types:ABSOLUTERELATIVE-EXACT place on Earth-Latitude and Longitude-Based on location of another place-Ex. South of the Mississippi River-Next to Chili's: PLACE:REGION:MOVEMENT-The movement theme means HOW PEOPLE, GOODS, IDEAS, PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES TRAVEL FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER.http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html:Human/Environment Interaction-This means HOW PEOPLE AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS AFFECT EACH OTHERBeforeAfterPractice Time!Read each statement and tell me which theme of geography it is addressing!10. The American South is defined as the area below the Mason-Dixon line.1. Native Americans first entered North America around 10,000 years ago.2. Georgia is covered in broadleaf forest vegetation.3. My mom's house used to be where the new Publix is.4. McDonald's is right next to the Starbucks.5. The Department of Transportation bulldozed that hill to put in a road.6. Calgary, a city in Alberta, Canada, is found at 51N, 114W.7. The Aleutian Islands were created from volcanic eruptions.8. From 1820 to 1860 almost 2 million Irish people immigrated to America.9. The Panama Canal was built to allow ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.MovementRegionPlaceLocationHuman Environment InteractionLocationMovementHuman Environment InteractionRegionPlaceex. 240 Edgeworth Rd. Newnan, Georgia 30263 o o 34 N (latitude) 84 W longitude- An address- 1 mile east of Chick-Fil-AFor your Bio-Geo Board:You can use itouchmap.com\latlong.html to find your absolute location.Landforms (mountains, rivers, etc.), climate, vegitation, wildlife, soil, etc.What are the main languages, food, activities, customs, and beliefs.How many people live, work, and visit a place.What is it like there, what kind of place is it?

Human CharacteristicsPhysical CharacteristicsFor your Bio-Geo BoardYou need 2 examples of human characteristics and 2 examples of physical characteristics of YOUR PLACEYou need your coordinates for latitude and longitude. You will need to print out a map of your location and write out your latitude and longitude and provide 2 examples of relative location showing proof on your map. 3 types- Formal Regionsdefined by governmental or administrative boundariesex. states, countries, cities Functional Regionsdefined by similar characteristicsex. Corn belt, Tornado Alley, Bible belt, Vernacular Regionsdefined by people's perspectivesex. The South, the Middle East, the PiedmontFor your Bio-Geo BoardYou are to provide 2 examples of something to do with your region. For Your Bio-Geo BoardYou need to provide at least 2 examples of movement that relate to you. How do humans and the environment affect each other?We depend on it.People depend on the Tennessee River for water and transportation.We modify it.People modify our environment by heating and cooling buildings for comfort.We adapt to it. We adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine.

HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION

How do humans and the environment affect each other?We depend on it.People depend on the Tennessee River for water and transportation.We modify it.People modify our environment by heating and cooling buildings for comfort.We adapt to it. We adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine.

HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION

We depend on it!We adapt to it!

We modify it! For your Bio-Geo BoardYou will need to provide 2 examples of H.E.I on your board I hope now you are understanding the 5 themes of geography better and thinking about your project. Here is the rubric that I will use to grade your project: Here are two examples. See if you can find all 5 themes on the board that does not identify the 5 themes.

Remember that location may not be seen since it may be on the back.

Location( on the back) absolute and relative 2+ examples of movement2 examples of physical characteristics of place and 2 examples of human characteristics of place. 2+ examples of region2 ex. of human environment interactionBring in all print outs, a picture of you, extra stuff for the board, glue sticks, markers, and whatever else you need to complete your project. We will start working on these Tuesday. Bring in the 1/2 posterboard by TuesdayI'm really looking forward to knowing you better through these projects!